Olympic Swimmer Ian Thorpe at Lido

The Australian Olympic swimmer, Ian Thorpe - known as the Thorpedo - visited the lido on Sunday 12 August 2012 to give some coaching and answer swimmers’ questions. He was in London for the Olympic Games of that year. He’s pictured with South London Swimming Club Membership Secretary, Doreen Fitch, who had recently been recognised as an Unsung Local Hero in the BBC Sport’s Personality of the Year Awards.